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If Z Force 2 proves to be a somewhat fragile racket then Yonex will need to have a serious re-think over their technology. Too many broken rackets will equate to loss of confidence and no racket manufacturer can afford that.

I expect Yonex will have done a great job on this racket bearing in mind the negative reviews on Nanoray Z Speed, including mine. So they need to ensure this racket is spot on.

I wouldn't be surprised if LCW uses this racket at All Englands, but there again it could be his last so he may decide to stick with his original Z Force.

maybe the zf2 for LCW is like the Arc11 for Taufik and VT80 for PG? in which they used a new racket for a while, then retired, and a newer limited edition comes out, so zf2 will have a limited edition coming out shortly because LCW will retire soon?

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

It's slightly off-topic, but are you saying that LCW's current racquet is the ZF1?

yes sir, ever since it came out

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

I thought Mogensen was already using the FB? Quite a change if he does go with the ZF2.

unless the FB he's using is a repainted version of a certain head heavy racket?

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

When Yonex says the racquet is extra stiff then that's what they mean...

I would consider giving it a shot if the racquet was stiff, but extra stiff is just too stiff for me.

maybe the zf2 for LCW is like the Arc11 for Taufik and VT80 for PG? in which they used a new racket for a while, then retired, and a newer limited edition comes out, so zf2 will have a limited edition coming out shortly because LCW will retire soon?

I think it's hard to tell yet. Keep in mind that TH used ZSlash and then went back to Arc. PG used ZF for a while but went back to VT80. It could be that LCW uses the ZF2 for a while but then switches back to ZF1 again... Or he might just stay with it :P Only time will tell though.

I'm curious what he really thinks about the ZSpeed compared to the ZF1. Because of the looks of it, ZF2 has a frame which is similar to the ZSpeed and this has quite a big impact on whether to pick the ZF2 or not. I remember LCW saying that ZSpeed was a great racket (in the promo video), but he never actually used it except for that video.

I think it's hard to tell yet. Keep in mind that TH used ZSlash and then went back to Arc. PG used ZF for a while but went back to VT80. It could be that LCW uses the ZF2 for a while but then switches back to ZF1 again... Or he might just stay with it :P Only time will tell though.

I'm curious what he really thinks about the ZSpeed compared to the ZF1. Because of the looks of it, ZF2 has a frame which is similar to the ZSpeed and this has quite a big impact on whether to pick the ZF2 or not. I remember LCW saying that ZSpeed was a great racket (in the promo video), but he never actually used it except for that video.

you have a very valid point there, i have never paid too much attention to their rackets unless it's something flashy but your logic is sound and possibly true, and if it is, then i'm glad to see that LCW will continue to play in a few more tournaments.

Back on the zf2, from pictures i see it closer to that of the nanoray frame, like that of a the 800 or the 300, or even something like the Arcsaber 9. maybe it's wishful thinking on my part since i really really HATE the way the zspeed frame looks. i love the way it plays but i hate to look at the frame

I think that Yonex announced this racket too early and its stupid, since now everyone is hyper to buy but then, who knows, the amount of ZF2s being sold on this forum might be more than the ZSpeed, or more ZFs? I'm also excited to get my hands on it but I'm not sure, if I would buy it right away.

Since when the ZSpeed came out in the UK, it was priced at Ģ183.49 which is ridiculous!

I would actually be very suprised if LCW was not using the ZF2 in the all england given he is the main promoting athlete for the racket. If he doesn't like the racket I'm sure Yonex will consider giving him ZF1's painted as ZF2's.